Fork Road

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Fork Road is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Simon Au Yeung and was released on June 11, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Fork Road" is a first-person atmospheric game, where you must escape confined spaces by observing the environment and using new gameplay methods. With simple controls, you'll interact with your surroundings and solve puzzles to advance through each level, choosing one of two paths to find the correct escape route. The game contains horror elements and is recommended for experienced players. Playtime averages 45-60 minutes, with potential for replay to discover all elements.

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Audience ScoreBased on 135 reviews

humor19 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and humorous experience with clever puzzles and decent jump scares that can catch players off guard.
Despite its short playtime, the game has strong replay value with multiple paths and outcomes, making it enjoyable for players who like to explore different choices.
The atmosphere is well-crafted, with effective sound design and a unique blend of horror and comedy that keeps the experience engaging.

Many players found the game to be too short, with a playtime of around 30-60 minutes, leading to a lack of replayability once all paths are explored.
The jump scares are often predictable and can feel cheap, detracting from the overall horror experience.
Some players reported technical issues, including poor optimization and graphical glitches, which affected their gameplay experience.

humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mix of dark comedy and absurdity, often providing a lighthearted contrast to its horror elements, which many players found enjoyable and funny. While some felt that the humor occasionally fell flat or seemed poorly executed, the overall consensus is that the game successfully delivers laughs alongside its scares, making for a memorable experience. Players appreciated the developers' intent to inject humor, with many noting that it contributed positively to their enjoyment of the game.
- “There’s also a surprising amount of dark humor here, which adds personality and keeps the experience from feeling too oppressive.”
- “One moment had me genuinely freaked out, and the next I was laughing nervously at how absurd the situation had become.”
- “In fact, most of the game had me laughing and I had a genuinely great time playing it.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, focusing on walking, choosing options, and solving puzzles, which some players feel does not justify the game's price given its short duration. While the mechanics are enjoyable and the visuals are praised, the overall experience lacks depth and cleverness, leading to mixed feelings about its engagement and replay value. Additionally, technical issues have been noted, particularly on larger screens, which can detract from the experience.
- “Gameplay is deceptively simple: you walk, you choose, and you solve puzzles.”
- “Fork Road is a first-person 'horror' game that bases its charm on its main playable mechanic: trying to choose the right path depending on the answer to the question asked by the narrator.”
- “The reason for this review is that I don't think the game is worth $4 for less than 40 minutes (maybe an hour if we're being generous) of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is very simple: we have to read the messages in the game, interact with the environment, and choose between two answers.”
- “Although they are different games, their gameplay premise is the same: you have to look carefully at the scenery to find the solution.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a minimalist style that successfully evokes feelings of unease and isolation, though some users note that the quality relies heavily on existing assets and linear design. Additionally, minor graphical issues, such as white lines appearing during certain actions, have been reported.
- “The visuals are minimalist, yet they effectively convey a sense of unease and isolation.”
- “Although there are some small graphical issues, when you turn or open a door, some white lines appear on the side of the screen (you can see it in the video).”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game lacks a narrative, with multiple users noting that there is no story present. This absence of a storyline may affect the overall engagement for players seeking a more immersive experience.
- “no story”
- “no story”
- “no story”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no music, which may leave some players feeling that the atmosphere is lacking or less immersive.
- “The game has no music at all, which makes the experience feel empty.”
- “I was really disappointed by the lack of any musical score throughout the game.”
- “The absence of music detracts from the overall atmosphere and immersion.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to manage it effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Fork Road is described as surprisingly intense and immersive, contributing significantly to its horror experience and catching players off guard. Reviewers highlight that the game's atmospheric elements are its standout feature.
- “Fork Road is a surprisingly intense and atmospheric horror experience that completely caught me off guard.”
- “What really shines is the game’s atmosphere.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While "Fork Road" offers strong replay value due to its short duration, players note that once all rooms are solved, the game loses its replayability.
- “Despite being under an hour long, Fork Road has strong replay value.”
- “It is very short, and once you have solved all the rooms, it is not replayable.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is notably poor, forcing players to run it on low-quality settings to avoid performance issues, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The only downside is that there is no actual horror in this except for scary-looking monsters that jump scare you, and it is very poorly optimized to the point I could only play on low quality or else my computer struggled.”
- “Optimization is terrible.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, often feeling challenged in a way that fosters personal growth and reflection, leading to a positive sense of humility and self-awareness.
- “Made me feel stupid in the best kind of way.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported occasional stability issues, specifically mentioning the presence of white glitches during gameplay.
- “However, I did encounter some issues with white glitches.”